Traveling Southland and Dunedin
Sep 6, 2018, 12:51 am
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Traveling Southland and Dunedin
I'm planning a trip to NZ in January and trying to figure out how much time to spend in the Southland and Dunedin. Right now I'm thinking two nights on Stewart Island, two nights in Dunedin, and possibly just an overnight in Invercargil. Curious for thoughts on this if I need more time in any of these places? I've been to Queensland and Wanaka on previous trips.
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Sep 6, 2018, 9:27 am
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I've heard this about Invercargil will skip a night there. As far as Stewart Island goes I understand that, but I'm fascinated by the wildlife on the island. It's been a place I've wanted to visit for a long time.
Sep 6, 2018, 1:05 pm
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Don’t worry about the greenie nonsense. Definitely give Invercargill a miss.
Sep 6, 2018, 8:27 pm
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Head via the Catlans for a bit of coastal wilderness on the way between Invercargil and Dunedin.
Nugget point and Cathedral cove plus the odd off the beaten track beaches and penguins & dolphins at Curio bay.
Like previous posters, no need for an overnight in IVC, but stop at the museum to hang out with Henry the Tuatara none the less.
Nugget point and Cathedral cove plus the odd off the beaten track beaches and penguins & dolphins at Curio bay.
Like previous posters, no need for an overnight in IVC, but stop at the museum to hang out with Henry the Tuatara none the less.
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Sep 6, 2018, 10:46 pm
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Sep 7, 2018, 12:43 am
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I doubt if any of those things have happened on Stewart Island and the dodo/buffalo population is non-existent there, by all accounts. The OP should enjoy the pristine environment.
Sep 7, 2018, 2:03 am
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What a ridiculous comment. OP, please don't be put off going to Stewart Island, it is a unique and beautiful spot and you'll love it. I wouldn't spend more than 1 night in Invercargill - as others have said, there isn't a lot there. Catlins is a must do - If you have a camper, this would be a good spot to stay, rather than IVC.
Sep 7, 2018, 1:46 pm
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What a ridiculous comment. OP, please don't be put off going to Stewart Island, it is a unique and beautiful spot and you'll love it. I wouldn't spend more than 1 night in Invercargill - as others have said, there isn't a lot there. Catlins is a must do - If you have a camper, this would be a good spot to stay, rather than IVC.
Sep 7, 2018, 10:29 pm
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It *isn't* pristine It won't *stay* as it currently is with constantly increasing tourist numbers. The fact is that numbers are higher than the environment and facilities can handle. It *is* degrading. And that's before you even get to the people that visit and think it's a good idea to let their dog "have a bit of a run". I'm sure that the Grand Banks fisheries will never run out either, eh?
And as for "those things have never happened on Stewart Island", you might want to think again - ozone hole, anyone? It did extend directly over Stewart Island, y'know.
Sep 8, 2018, 3:28 am
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Good job missing the point.
It *isn't* pristine It won't *stay* as it currently is with constantly increasing tourist numbers. The fact is that numbers are higher than the environment and facilities can handle. It *is* degrading. And that's before you even get to the people that visit and think it's a good idea to let their dog "have a bit of a run". I'm sure that the Grand Banks fisheries will never run out either, eh?
And as for "those things have never happened on Stewart Island", you might want to think again - ozone hole, anyone? It did extend directly over Stewart Island, y'know.
It *isn't* pristine It won't *stay* as it currently is with constantly increasing tourist numbers. The fact is that numbers are higher than the environment and facilities can handle. It *is* degrading. And that's before you even get to the people that visit and think it's a good idea to let their dog "have a bit of a run". I'm sure that the Grand Banks fisheries will never run out either, eh?
And as for "those things have never happened on Stewart Island", you might want to think again - ozone hole, anyone? It did extend directly over Stewart Island, y'know.
Sep 8, 2018, 4:24 pm
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That makes travelling Southland and Dunedin much harder and will take a lot more time to visit places. With a car you get to places in a hour that could take a day by public transport or will not be accessible for you at all.
I would suggest you rent a car for part of your trip to NZ. Even if only for a day in Dunedin or Queenstown areas for example.
An option for longer travel but limited:-->http://transfercar.co.nz/ (most are south to north direction, as many people drive south but fly north)
I would suggest you rent a car for part of your trip to NZ. Even if only for a day in Dunedin or Queenstown areas for example.
An option for longer travel but limited:-->http://transfercar.co.nz/ (most are south to north direction, as many people drive south but fly north)
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Sep 8, 2018, 11:35 pm
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But hey, whatever, go and have fun. It's perfect and pristine and no damage is happening now or ever. The tourist load is unlimited. There is no need for care or management. Obviously everything is just fine with whatever is happening now because effects never take time to be felt. Just like allusions never need explaining when they can be entirely missed or simply ignored. That's how history goes, eh?
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Sep 9, 2018, 10:26 pm
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That makes travelling Southland and Dunedin much harder and will take a lot more time to visit places. With a car you get to places in a hour that could take a day by public transport or will not be accessible for you at all.
I would suggest you rent a car for part of your trip to NZ. Even if only for a day in Dunedin or Queenstown areas for example.
An option for longer travel but limited:-->http://transfercar.co.nz/ (most are south to north direction, as many people drive south but fly north)
I would suggest you rent a car for part of your trip to NZ. Even if only for a day in Dunedin or Queenstown areas for example.
An option for longer travel but limited:-->http://transfercar.co.nz/ (most are south to north direction, as many people drive south but fly north)